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1st MSC’s change of command ceremony welcomes Brig. Gen. Rosende
February 28, 2016 — The 1st Mission Support Command (MSC) held a change of command ceremony where Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Alberto C. Rosende at Maxie Williams Field, Fort Buchanan, on Feb. 26... MORE

Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos passes the flag to Maj. Gen. David J. Conboy, relinquishing his command and gratitude for the opportunity to lead Soldiers of the 1st Mission Support Command during a change of command ceremony at Maxie Williams Field, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Feb. 27. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Anthony Martinez)

1st MSC Soldiers attend ACE-SI and ASIST training
February 26, 2016 — Ask, Care, and Escort –Suicide Intervention (ACE-SI) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) are widely used suicide prevention courses that walk you through the prevention process. Packed with vital information, ACE and ASIST courses are definitely an asset, not only for military personnel but for civilians as well. These detailed training programs educate participants on how to deal with a person at risk of suicide and also guides them on how to help guide the person at risk to a safer place in terms of a mindset. Participants gain a broader perspective on what suicide actually is... MORE

During a three day course, 32 Soldiers from the 1st Mission Support Command, participated in ACE-SI and ASIST training at the 1st MSC Headquarters, Fort Buchanan, PR, Feb. 23-25. (US Army Photo by Spc. Anthony Martinez)

Miami Recruiting Battalion hosts Recruiting Partnership Council in Puerto Rico
February 23, 2016 — Miami Recruiting Battalion’s Recruiting Reserve Partnership Council brought Army Recruiters and Army Reserve command teams together at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Feb. 20... MORE

United States Army Recruiting Command Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Troy D. Kok talks about the importance of using Army Reserve Soldiers to help recruiting efforts during the Miami Recruiting Battalion’s Recruiting Reserve Partnership Council at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Feb. 20.

Private Public Partnership helped me, it can help you too!
February 17, 2016 — Soldiers possess great qualities that make them a valuable asset to any public sector organization. Even with these qualities, many Soldiers have a difficult time finding full time employment. Now, through the Private Public Partnership Office (P3O), Soldiers are able to get the assistance needed to find employment within organizations that seek individuals with the same qualities that these Soldiers already have... MORE

Sgt. Gabriela Echevarria, 276th Maintenance Company from Canovanas, Puerto Rico, assembles an M16A4 rifle during the second day of the 77th CSSB Best Warrior Competition held 22-24 January at Ramey Base, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

166th Regional Support Group Holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony
January 31, 2016 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico - During a change of responsibility ceremony, the 166th Regional Support Group bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Rene a. Berlingieri and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Jose E. Nieves as the RSGs senior enlisted advisor, January 31, at Maxie Williams Field, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Rene A. Berlingieri relinquishes responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Jose E. Nieves during the 166th Regional Support Group Change of Responsibility Ceremony, January 31 at the Maxi Williams Field, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

77th CSSB Conducts Best Warrior Competition
January 26, 2016 — AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – Each year, Army Reserve units from different levels compete in Best Warrior Competitions (BWC) with the ultimate goal of making it to the Department of the Army level. The 77th Combat Sustainment Battalion (CSSB) is no exception as they executed their BWC 22-24 January at Ramey Base, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico... MORE

Competitors input grid coordinates into their DAGRs before beginning the land navigation event of the 77th CSSB Best Warrior Competition held 22-24 January at Ramey Base, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Memorandum of Agreement increases training opportunities for 1st MSC
January 19, 2016 — Army Reserve Soldiers possess unique skills and capabilities that often times are skills that organizations are seeking. The 1st Mission Support Command (MSC) understands that it is sometimes difficult for Soldiers to get real world, hands on training that will help them stay proficient in their skills and prepare them for future deployments. ... MORE

A memorandum between the 1st MSC and Department of Veteran Affairs was signed
on January 14, 2016 by Brig. Gen. Jose R. Burgos, 1st MSC Commanding General and Mr. Dewayne Hamlin, Veteran Affairs Director.

Deployments for Army Reserve Soldiers in Puerto Rico continue early in 2016
January 12, 2016 — FORT BUCHANAN, PR – More than 5,000 Army Reserve Soldiers in Puerto Rico have deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism since 2001. Approximately 40 Soldiers in three different groups have left the island to complete their training at different mobilization sites in Texas before continuing over to the Middle East in the first eight days of this year... MORE

Soldiers say good-bye to their family members before heading off to their mobilization training site in Texas on January 12, 2016.

1st MSC Officer Professional Development helps officers stay relevant
January 12, 2016 — Every officer knows that there are certain stepping stones they must meet in order to excel in their careers and make it to the next rank. In order to ensure that every commissioned and warrant officer within the 1st Mission Support Command (MSC) knows how to take control of their career, the 1st MSC hosted an Officer Professional Development (OPD) training session Saturday, Jan. 9. The training focused on officer career development and promotions... MORE

Over 120 1st MSC officers attended the Officer Professional Development (OPD) training session Saturday, Jan. 9. The training focused on officer career development and promotions.

Operation Feliz Navidad
December 24, 2015 — Puerto Rico – Laughter, smiles and bright eyes welcomed members of the 1st Mission Support Command (MSC), U.S. Army Reserve - Puerto Rico and U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Buchanan staff as they spread holiday cheer by giving children from Casa Cuna and Sociedad Pro Hospital del Nino some Christmas gifts that were donated as a part of “Operation Feliz Navidad” on Dec. 22... MORE

The 1st Mission Support Command (MSC), U.S. Army Reserve – Puerto Rico and U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Buchanan staff spread holiday cheer by giving children from Casa Cuna and Sociedad Pro Hospital del Nino some Christmas gifts that were donated as a part of “Operation Feliz Navidad” on Dec. 22. Casa Cuna director Loida Saiter gives a brief over view of what Casa Cuna has to offer the children in the facility.

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